What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Expert position at RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH & Co OG?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU IN THE REGION WADDELL
THE RAUCH FAMILY:
Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:
- Establish and implement standards for seamer setup, routine maintenance, and repairs to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Review deviations from inspections performed by operators, ensuring compliance with quality standards and recommending corrective actions.
- Actively engage with the TAG Team, ensuring alignment with HQ guidelines, sharing insights, and integrating best practices into local operations.
- Provide in-depth technical support to the maintenance team, troubleshooting and resolving complex seamer-related and can inspection unit issues promptly
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for seamers and can inspection units to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Train and mentor other maintenance technicians on seamer and can inspection unit -related issues, techniques, and technologies to elevate the team's overall technical expertise.
- Maintain detailed records of all seamer maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, ensuring accurate documentation for compliance and future reference.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement within seamer and can inspection unit processes, proposing innovative solutions and upgrades to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversees calibration and inspection of maintenance equipment
- Other duties as assigned
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance within a high-speed manufacturing or bottling environment.
- Technical degree or certification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of seamer operations, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with the ability to quickly identify and address complex technical issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems related to seamers, including the can inspection units.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments, including quality control, engineering, and management.
- Experience in providing technical guidance and support to maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- High attention to detail in both the operational aspects of seamer performance and the accuracy of maintenance records and reports.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and practices, ensuring compliance with all workplace safety regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapt to changes, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving mechanical and electrical faults in seamers, can inspection units and related equipment to seamer.
- Experience in managing technical projects and overseeing installations or upgrades to seamer equipment, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
- Familiarity with bottling production lines and equipment, especially seamers, can inspection units and related machinery (KHS and Krones).
- Certification in industrial maintenance or relevant technical certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, TPM, etc.) is a plus.
OUR BENEFITS:
Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
Performance-oriented and competitive salary
401(k) Plan
Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid Time off
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Holiday Pay
Employee Referral Program
Employee of the Month
Social Events
Free Gym Membership
Free Fresh Fruits every week
Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
Overtime available
Multi-shift working time options (e.g. only night shifts; 4 days work, 4 days off)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a manufacturing environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Work Night Shift 4 on 4 off schedule
YOU LIVE THE RAUCH SPIRIT?
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FRUIT, FAMILY & NATURE. SINCE 1919.
